HAWK Crossings Enhance Pedestrian Safety in Avondale

You may have noticed distinctive pedestrian crossings at key locations throughout Avondale. These are HAWK crossings, designed to make it safer and easier for people to cross busy roadways. HAWK stands for High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK. Unlike a traditional traffic signal, a HAWK crossing is activated only when a pedestrian presses the crossing button. Once activated, the signal stops traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross safely before traffic resumes. HAWK crossings are installed in locations where pedestrian activity is high and additional safety measures can help reduce conflicts between vehicles and people walking or biking. Research has shown that HAWK crossings can...

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